Publication: Fatal cryptococcal meningitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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2012-01-01
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Pagepress Publ
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Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal infection. Physicians should be alert for a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with CLL who developed fever and headache.
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Science & technology, Life sciences & biomedicine, Hematology, Hematology, Infectious diseases
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